For these purposes a small appropriation would be necessary to meet the first expenses, after which they should support themselves and repay...
We consequently undersell private traders, foreign and domestic, drive them from the competition, and thus, with the good will of the Indian...
In the strengthening and gratifying of these wants I see the only prospect of planting on the Mississippi itself the means of its own safety...
These springs are said to possess the advantage of being accompanied with a bed of coal.
Duty has required me to submit these views to the judgment of the Legislature, but as their disclosure might embarrass and defeat their effe...
Indeed, it would be the most proper and acceptable form in which the annuity could be paid which we propose to give them for the cession.
I inclose a report of the Secretary of War, stating the trading houses established in the Indian territories.
In leading them thus to agriculture, to manufactures, and civilization; in bringing together their and our sentiments, and in preparing them...
It does not go to the satisfaction of all our claims, but the express reservation of our right to press the validity of the residue has been...
The Spanish Government listened to our proposition with an honorable readiness and agreed to a convention, which I now submit for your advic...
The spoliations and irregularities committed on our commerce during the late war by subjects of Spain or by others deemed within her respons...
While my confidence in our minister plenipotentiary at Paris is entire and undiminished, I still think that these objects might be promoted ...
But as the possession of these provinces is still in Spain, and the course of events may retard or prevent the cession to France being carri...
Should any others in consequence of this be made during the session of Congress, they shall be immediately communicated.
They are, as you will perceive, but a small proportion of the whole.
I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.
True patriotism is not just a feeling but a commitment to the well-being of our country.
